To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR), we are counting down the top 40 ways that the ASBMR helps you in your career! Stay tuned to e-News and on social media throughout the year to see the complete top 40 list!

#1 - Be a part of a global research community that allows you to connect with and learn from a wide variety of professionals with different research focuses and practicing in various research disciplines to continue advancing the science in bone and mineral research

#2 - Stay updated on the latest news and get more timely access to research through ASBMR social media channels - Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn

#3 - Benefit from ASBMR's advocacy efforts to protect and advance the bone and mineral field with multiple government organizations.

#4 - Get involved in ASBMR and make an impact by volunteering on ASBMR committees, task forces, and review groups.

#5 - Did you hear about ASBMR's Capitol Hill Day? Advocacy efforts such as the Hill Day help dedicated ASBMR members meet with elected officials to protect and strengthen the field.

#6 - Access the latest JBMR research online before it's published in print!

#8 - Join the ASBMR and 36 other organizations in the Call to Action to address the crisis in the treatment of osteoporosis.

#9 - The ASBMR Rising Star Awards provide support to promising young scientists and physician-scientists to become independent investigators.

#10 - The ASBMR Harold M. Frost Young Investigator Award supports young investigator participation in the ORS Musculoskeletal Biology Workshop at Sun Valley by providing the opportunity for presentation of their research.

#29 - Benefit from ASBMR’s close communication with the National Institutes of Health (NIH), benefit and further the bone and mineral research field for all scientists and clinicians.

#31 - The Robert Heaney Nutritional Abstract Award recognizes the top nutritional research by early career investigators and provides travel funding to attend and present their research at the ASBMR Annual Meeting.